Thukpa, a hearty Tibetan noodle soup, is popular in Sikkim, containing noodles, vegetables, chicken, or pork, and flavored with ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.
Sanpiau, a Mizo rice porridge with ginger, garlic, and green chili peppers, symbolizes the Mizo people's lifestyle, offering simplicity and unexpected flavor bursts.
Jadoh, a Meghalayan dish featuring Khasi tribe's expertise, is a rich, savory, and symbol of joy made with sticky rice, pork, sesame seeds, and spices.
Kelli Chana, a Manipur street food, is a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet dish made with dried yellow peas, spices, herbs, and lemon juice, often served with steamed rice or flatbread.
Galho, a traditional Arunachal Pradesh dish, is a nutritious meal made with rice, lentils, vegetables, herbs, and cooked inside a bamboo stem, often served with chutney or pickles.
Nagaland's hearty pork dishes, particularly smoked pork, are prepared over an open fire, resulting in tender, earthy meat and often paired with traditional Naga chili paste.
Masor Tenga is a popular Assamese fish curry, marinated in spices and cooked in tamarind-based gravy, often accompanied by vegetables like tomatoes, mangoes, and elephant apples.